Fecal Impaction? Please help

Selena Mc

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Joined : Dec 2017

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Posted 12/19/2017 3:15 AM (GMT 0)

I keep having this urge to use the bathroom and nothing comes out!! Feels like something is stuck in the rectum and it hurts a bit. It's been 6 days since I had a bowel movement and I'm so scared. I tried 2 laxatives today and I feel like it didn't work but not sure how long it takes for them to kick in. Been drinking lots of water/eating fiber and still nothing. HELP what should I do?! I just feels stuck which is scaring me!! My anxiety is awful

Hibee

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Posted 12/19/2017 8:42 AM (GMT 0)

Hi

It sounds like you are constipated which can take a while to sort itself out so continue to do all you are doing and I'm sure the problems will resolve. If it continues I would go and see your doctor and see what they suggest.

Hibee

Wanttheoldme

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Posted 12/19/2017 2:20 PM (GMT 0)

Last January I had same issue for much longer. My doctor prescribed remedies but didn't work but may very well work for you so see your doctor.
I eventually took charge of myself and took one (not two) of colon prep and I was right as rain after that.

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 12/19/2017 4:58 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Selena,

If you are still having trouble, you can try some yoga for moving the bowels. Exercise often does the trick, especially since you have tried so many other methods.

Once you have been able to go, perhaps using a daily probiotic, as well as taking a stool softener would be a good practice. A stool softener is preferable to a laxative as it will not cause the intestines to depend on the muscle stimulation that a laxative causes...but rather bulks up the stool, making it soft and easy to pass naturally.

Hoping you are feeling relief soon!

Scaredy Cat

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